My Easter – 2008

Sorry my Easter pictures are a bit late. I’ve been so busy learning to walk this week that I haven’t had time for blogging! We had everyone (Papa, Grampy, Anne and her brother and us!) for brunch on Easter. It was fun. I was the only little person. My cousins went to visit their other grandparents at the cape. Apparently since I’m not walking (or wasn’t last weekend) the Easter bunny doesn’t hide eggs in my yard – this is what Mommy said. I find this to be blatant discrimination!! Since when does the Easter bunny decide whether or not I am worthy of some eggs. I guess he has never seen this guy crawl!! PLUS, last time I checked BUNNIES DON’T WALK EITHER!!! I think I like Santa better than the Easter bunny…..this year anyway!!

Milestone Moment!!!

One small step for Man, 6 GIANT steps for Luke P”

As we were getting ready for bed last night, winding down after Easter, Luke took 5 or 6 unsupported steps!! Of course the “carrot” was the blanket. He was trying to reach his blankie, I don’t think he knew exactly what he was doing. We did it over and over. Unless he has something to walk toward, his blankie or his yellow duckie, he is not interested but we can get him up and moving more easily.

We are hoping this is the start of something great…like real walking!!!

Acton Discovery Museum!!

I went to the Acton Discovery Museum with my friend Alana. It was big fun. We played in a lot of different rooms all with different themes. We dressed up and played with sand. I hope mommy takes me back sometimes soon!!

14 Months!!

I had my 14 month Dr appointment with Dr. Cohen this morning. I got three shots which I was NOT thrilled with but got a clean bill of health. My stats are:
Weight: 26 lbs (75%)
Height: 32 inches (90%)
Head Circum: 45.5 cm(10%)

Guess Grandpa is right -me and Peter the Great!

Visit with Grandma and Grandpa

My Grandma and Grandpa who live in Ohio came for a visit last weekend. We had a lot of fun!! They got to see my daycare and meet my teachers. We went to lunch and to the Boston MFA (Museum of Fine Arts). I am now a foremost authority on arts impressionistic era!! Wait ‘till the other kids find out about that! I loved it all. I was such a good boy all weekend. I hope they might come back because I was so pleasant to be around and they bring me lots of gifts!!!

VOTE FOR ME!!!

Well, I may be just a dog, but I'm an awesome one. All my friends like me and so do my parents, well....at least sometimes they do.

I'm mad that I've gotten so few votes in the "Who's your favorite Peabody Family member" poll.

Luke, its coming down to the wire and its between you and me little guy.

FACEOFF TIME!!!

Holyfield vs. Tyson

Date: March 5th 2008
Time: 11:30am
Place: Country Canine Daycare
Round 1: Tyson bites Holyfield's ear, TKO!!!

Unfortunately for us, Marley was playing the role of Holyfield today. Poor unsuspecting Marley was playing at daycare, thought he was playing ball with his "friend" and got bit pretty badly in the left ear.

He was taken to our vet (which happens to be right next door) for some stitches, antibiotics and the e-collar (or as I call it, the lampshade).

Poor Marley, he is moping around the house crying. He just doesn't get it. He has always lacked the ability to read social cues (Jay and I often describe him as the guy at the party telling inappropriate jokes) and we often get calls from daycare telling us Marley was "nipped" but this was the first real bite (aside from the Ashley incident when he was a pup).

2 weeks rest, doctor’s orders. We will all be crawling up the walls by then!!!

FEBRUARY UPDATE –

Teeth: My top 4 teeth are in. It was rough going for a while but I managed through it. I had a week or two rest before my bottom started popping through. What’s the saying, “when it rains, it pours!”. Waiting so long to get my teeth, I’m now playing catch up.

Hair: I finally broke down and got my hair cut!! It was not so bad. I was a very good boy. My hair is blonder and curlier now. I’m super cute!!!

Walking: I’m not yet and have no interest. Crawling works just fine for me and I get around very quickly.

Talking: I’m doing OK. I like all the B words – Ball, Baby, Book, Boat, Balloon, Block, Bottle. I can say the other biggies “Mama, Dada, Uh Oh”. I also try to say “Thank You” but unless your Mom or Dad wouldn’t have a clue what I’m saying. Dad is teaching me the sounds animals make. So far I have Cow, Dog and Sheep but they all kind of come out sounding the same.

Games: I’ve graduated from “Pat-a-cake” to “How big is Luke?” and I throw my hands up in the air. It’s a crowd pleaser so I continue to do it. I also LOVE pointing at anything and everything. I love to point at the balloon and my baby picture on cue with Mommy. I can point at Marley when Mom and Dad say his name. I’m learning lots of words, I now need to figure out how to sound them out!!

Not so Fun Games: Lately, I’ve been throwing my blanket out of my crib. I usually do this at night before I fall asleep or in the early morning when I’m first waking up. Once I do this and realize there is no getting it back (without some adult help) I cry. Not a little cry, this is a top of my lungs “someone better get up here NOW!” cry” It usually works and I get my blankie back until I decide to do it again. Mom and Dad don’t seem too happy to take part in this game but I like it so I think I’ll keep doing it for a while.

Things I do NOT like: Cabinet safety latches. Daddy put them on the kitchen cabinets last weekend. They are a cruel joke!! I cry every time I try to get into the cabinets now because I can’t seem to figure them out. It’s very frustrating. I’ve enlisted Marley to help me figure this out but he just stands behind me and occasionally licks my head.

HAPPY LEAP DAY!!!

Eye Infection :(

I have conjunctivitis – stay away (for 24 hours at least). Mom is home with me. Getting my eye drops is the real pits…Mom and Dad pin me down. It is borderline child abuse in my "eyes"…other than that I’m happy to be home with Mommy today!!!